Integrated Factory Play: Automation & Robotics in the Modern Mfg. Facility
DEMITRI BALABANOV | NICK CHOPE | MELISSA WYE | JAYMES CLEMENTS
The modern apparel factory is undergoing a fundamental shift. What was once manual, fragmented, and labor-intensive is becoming integrated, automated, and data-driven.
Driven by rising costs, supply chain disruption, and the need for speed, apparel manufacturers are rapidly adopting automation and robotics across their operations. The impact is significant— companies are seeing 20–35% cost savings while reducing lead times by up to 50%, fundamentally changing the economics of production.
This is not just about efficiency. It is about rethinking the factory as a connected system—from workflow and material handling to printing, finishing, and fulfillment.
Leading manufacturers are integrating automation and robotics into their operations, how quickly these technologies are being adopted, and what it means for the future of apparel production.
Because the question is no longer if automation will reshape the factory.
It’s how fast you can adapt before the industry moves past you.
Speakers
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Dr. Demitri BalabanovCEO & CTO, Apparel Robotics Corporation
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Jaymes ClementsPresident and Chief Commercial Officer, Monster Digital
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Nick ChopeChief Engineer & Head of Manufacturing, CreateMe
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Melissa WyeDirector of Business Operations, AFFOA